... not getting the gem certificate? The stone was the price of a nice lunch - I didn''t think doubling it for the cert was worth it - what is the value in the certificate? Resale only? Proof? I am not going to insure this ring... am I going to regret not buying the cert?

Sara

The most beautiful experience we can haveis the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~

Date: 5/7/2010 9:50:44 PMAuthor:Cehrabehra... not getting the gem certificate? The stone was the price of a nice lunch - I didn''t think doubling it for the cert was worth it - what is the value in the certificate? Resale only? Proof? I am not going to insure this ring... am I going to regret not buying the cert?

It really depends, and sometimes the price of the stone has nothing to do with it. I just certified a $150 stone because it''s a gem that is commonly synthesized. The certification is $25, so I thought it was worth it. Also, if you get a gem for a very good price and if you think it''s something much more valuable, it might be worth your time to certify it, and check for treatments.

It''s just the aqua cab I bought and it only cost $30 and the cert was $20... I guess it is commemorating a major event - turning 40 - but other than the stunningly perfect shape, I don''t think the stone would be difficult to replace.

Sara

The most beautiful experience we can haveis the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~

Nice to see you back to PS, and now here in the Colored Stone forum... you might remember me from way back in the day (OMC cuts, "icebergs" etc)

I personally would pass on a cert on a stone at that price point, usually i start to think about it once the stone is above 300-400$... I hope to see you and "Gemini" around these parts more!

Date: 5/7/2010 11:35:42 PMAuthor: CehrabehraIt''s just the aqua cab I bought and it only cost $30 and the cert was $20... I guess it is commemorating a major event - turning 40 - but other than the stunningly perfect shape, I don''t think the stone would be difficult to replace.

Date: 5/7/2010 11:35:42 PMAuthor: CehrabehraIt''s just the aqua cab I bought and it only cost $30 and the cert was $20... I guess it is commemorating a major event - turning 40 - but other than the stunningly perfect shape, I don''t think the stone would be difficult to replace.

Nice to see you back to PS, and now here in the Colored Stone forum... you might remember me from way back in the day (OMC cuts, 'icebergs' etc)

I personally would pass on a cert on a stone at that price point, usually i start to think about it once the stone is above 300-400$... I hope to see you and 'Gemini' around these parts more!

Date: 5/7/2010 11:35:42 PM

Author: Cehrabehra

It's just the aqua cab I bought and it only cost $30 and the cert was $20... I guess it is commemorating a major event - turning 40 - but other than the stunningly perfect shape, I don't think the stone would be difficult to replace.

Does your name start with the same letter as mine? If so howdy!

ETA - Gemini is in the the USA and I'm in China

Sara

The most beautiful experience we can haveis the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~

I would follow MTG''s post..if bought from a reputable vendor here on PS no need..i would cert any stone from ebay..a buddy of mine bought 2 stones at different times from a "reputable" ebay Thai vendor i have seen a few of you post before..one was a 4+ct deep green tsavorite..had a crack and filler in it undisclosed..also bought a certified burma sapphire with the cert. from whoever all these thai ebay vendors use..ya know who i am talking about..cerified burma..well guess what when it was sent to AGL origin was suddenly ceylon..hmm..I think i trust Chris Smith and AGL much better than that hobunk lab all those ebay thai sellers use..so as you can see this "reputable" ebay vendor has let some pretty expensive mistakes go by

These gems have life in them: their colors speak, say what words fail of. ~George Eliot

good to see you :) I want to reset my diamond and put an emerald in that setting eventually... I was conflicted because I loved the setting in some ways and yet it wasn''t what I wanted and turned out my diamond is unhappy in it... but I think an emerald in that setting will really be perfect.

I posted on and off for a year but I''ve been posting more regularly the last year or so... especially lately lol I''m having massive yearnings!!

Sara

The most beautiful experience we can haveis the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~